Historic Map - Allentown, PA - 1879
Bird's eye view of the city of Allentown, Pa. / drawn by O. H. Bailey.
 

Allentown was sometimes known as Northampton or "Northampton Town" until officially being named Allentown in 1838.  The place had also been known as "Allen's Town", after William Allen, the largest landowner in the region, having purchased the tract of land that Allentown is now situated on in September, 1735.  William Allen was to become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the province in 1750. This Bird's Eye View map is reproduced just as it was submitted to the Library of Congress in 1975, in the deteriorated condition that you see here.  Most of the text in the lower margin is missing, but locals will appreciate the view perspective as well as the coloring of the print.  The grid of the urban plan is clear and many streets will be familiar.  Labeled street names are noted below.  Labeled waterways on the map include the Lehigh River, Jordan Creek and the Little Lehigh River. This beautiful map provides a look at the early days of the city. Complete reference list below.    Dimensions: 36" x 28.5"   Item #1W-PA-AL-1879   Shipping Weight: 2 lbs.   PRICE: $39.95
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	New Street Union Street Lawrence Street Water Street Ridge Street Lumber Street Tilghman Street Allen Street Liberty Street Jordan Street Furnce Street Front Street Gordon Street Foundry Street Chew Street Turner Street Linden Street Hamilton Street	Penn Street Walnut Street Second Street Third Street Fourth Street Fifth Street Sixth Street Seventh Street Eighth Street Ninth Street Tenth Street Eleventh Street Twelfth Street Thirteenth Street Fourteenth Street 15th Street 16th Street
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